South African thermal coal prices at Indian ports jumped sharply w-o-w. Exw-Paradip 5,500 NAR rose by INR 800\/t to INR 11,300\/t, while 4,800 NAR surged by INR 900\/t to INR 10,000\/t, driven by firm export offers and higher freights amid ongoing geopolitical tensions. Rising sponge iron prices across India lent support; however, buyers have yet to accept the steep hike, though cargo availability remains constrained.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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